Computershare (ASX:CPU) Days Payable: 73.38 (As of Dec. 2025) — 803% Above Median


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Price A$36.88
GF Value A$30.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Computershare Days Payable?

Computershare ASX:CPU -1.23% 82 Days Payable is 73.38 as of Dec. 2025, which is 803% above its 10-year median of 8.13. GuruFocus rates ASX:CPU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$30.18 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 538 Capital Markets companies, Computershare ranks worse than 52.04% on this metric.

Computershare's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$702 Mil. Computershare's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1,746 Mil. Hence, Computershare's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 73.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Computershare's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:CPU' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.88   Med: 8.13   Max: 80.47
Current: 80.47

During the past 13 years, Computershare's highest Days Payable was 80.47. The lowest was 3.88. And the median was 8.13.

ASX:CPU's Days Payable is ranked worse than
52.04% of 538 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 91.345 vs ASX:CPU: 80.47

Computershare's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (77.64) to Dec. 2025 (73.38). It may suggest that Computershare accelerated paying its suppliers.


Computershare Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Computershare's Days Payable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Computershare Days Payable Chart

Computershare Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.38 3.88 4.79 34.12 59.21

Computershare Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 55.94 77.37 77.64 76.23 73.38

ASX:CPU vs MS, GS, SCHW: Days Payable Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Computershare's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Computershare Days Payable vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Computershare's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Computershare's Days Payable falls into.


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Computershare Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Computershare's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (550.75 + 551.799) / 2 ) / 3398.269*365
=551.2745 / 3398.269*365
=59.21

Computershare's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (551.799 + 852.432) / 2 ) / 1746.101*365 / 2
=702.1155 / 1746.101*365 / 2
=73.38

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 73.38 mean?
Computershare (ASX:CPU) has a Days Payable of 73.38 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Computershare and its competitors. This is 803% above median its historical median of 8.13. Over the past decade, Computershare's Days Payable has ranged from 3.88 to 80.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #280 out of 538 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Computershare's Days Payable too high?
Computershare's current Days Payable of 73.38 is 803% above median its 10-year median of 8.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.88 to a high of 80.47. The Capital Markets industry median Days Payable is 91.35. Computershare's value of 73.38 is 19.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Computershare ranks #280 out of 538 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Computershare has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computershare's Days Payable compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #280 out of 538 companies for Days Payable. This places Computershare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 91.35. Computershare's value of 73.38 is 19.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Computershare's own Days Payable has ranged from 3.88 to 80.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.13 vs. the industry median of 91.35, Computershare has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Capital Markets company?
The median Days Payable among Capital Markets companies is 91.35, based on 538 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Computershare's current Days Payable of 73.38 is 19.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Computershare and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Days Payable is 91.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Computershare's current Days Payable is 73.38, which is 803% above median its own 10-year median of 8.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computershare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare (ASX:CPU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$30.18, compared to a current price of A$36.88 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 73.38, which is 803% above median its 10-year median of 8.13 and 19.7% below the Capital Markets industry median of 91.35. Computershare's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Computershare (ASX:CPU), the current Days Payable is 73.38 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Computershare (ASX:CPU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$36.88 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$30.18. GuruFocus considers Computershare to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CPU:

  • Days Payable: 73.38 (803% above median its 10-year median of 8.13)
  • GF Value™: A$30.18 vs. price of A$36.88 (22.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100
  • Industry Position: 19.7% below the Capital Markets median (#280 of 538)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CPU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Computershare Business Description

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Address 452 Johnston Street, Yarra Falls, Abbotsford, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3067
Founded in Australia in 1978, Computershare has grown via acquisitions to become the world's leading provider of issuer services. Employee share plans and communications services are commonly sold together with issuer services to corporations. The company also has a business services offering and a corporate trust business, alongside a small mortgage administration business that's due to be divested. Over the medium term, around half of group EBITDA is expected to be generated from interest income on client cash balances, or margin income, which is exposed to interest-rate movements.
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